Many news articles regarding this bill are incorrectly stating that Utah Traffic Code Amendment H.B. 149 legalizes lane-splitting in that state, but that’s not quite accurate. Lane filtering is different than lane-splitting....
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Spring is here, and with more motorcycle riders on the road, it's time for a motorcycle safety review. Here are some tips for riders and drivers of other vehicles to share the road safely with motorcycles. Motorcycle Riding Safely If you are a motorcyclist, here are some...
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Harley-Davidson announced that it will begin taking preorders for LiveWire, its highly anticipated electric motorcycle, in August 2019. There are many electric motorcycles already on the streets, and given the prevalence of electric vehicles glutting the market, it was only a matter of time before...
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Just as riding a motorcycle requires a different set of skills and practices than driving a car, so does purchasing one. And buying a used bike is even more complex than purchasing a new one. Here are some tips that will make purchasing a previously-owned...
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On September 27, 2018, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued its official guidelines on lane-splitting. The safety tips include messages for other vehicle drivers, which state clearly, for the first time, that it is illegal for other drivers to block or interfere with lane-splitting. “This is...
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Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences on the lives of the victims and their family members. A motorcycle accident happens in an instant, but it upends lives and livelihoods, causing traumatic repercussions that may be felt for months or even years. When a motorcycle collides...
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There are many dangerous myths about motorcycles and motorcycle riders. Myth #5. Motorcyclists Are Always At Fault Many people assume that motorcyclists are daredevils who drive unsafely. Not true. The Hurt Report, a comprehensive study on motorcycle safety, found that in accidents involving both cars and motorcycles, two-thirds...
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There's been a huge increase in the number of motorcycle riders and cyclists wearing helmet-mounted cameras, like the GoPro. While it's made for some compelling YouTube footage and Facebook posts, these cameras are more than toys. Why should you mount one of these on your helmet immediately? 5. The Footage Is Admissible In...
Continue Reading If anything inspires controversy about driving on the California freeway system, it’s the practice of lane splitting. Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle passes between slower cars in traffic. It has been legal in California since January 2017, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently issued...
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Riding a motorcycle is an exciting activity enjoyed by millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many car drivers harbor misconceptions and misunderstandings about motorcycle law. In this article, we hope to provide a bit more clarity on California motorcycle laws. 5. Don’t Be Jealous. Motorcycles Are Allowed in...
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